Best Electricians on Hilton Head Island
Electricians on the island and the Bluffton companies that work here, plus generators and EV chargers.
For an electrician on Hilton Head, call Oceanside Electric (in the trade since 1988 and the island’s best-reviewed electrician) or May Electric (an island company customers have used for years). For generators and bigger jobs, Live Oak Electrical Services, Bluffton Electric and Selectric, a dealer for Generac, Kohler and four other brands, all work on the island.
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Electricians Based on Hilton Head
Two electricians with long track records keep their office on the island. Both are below; the stars open a summary of what customers say.
75 Capital Dr Ste A, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 671-3003
Residential electrical repair, wiring and installation.
Why it’s listed: In the electrical trade since 1988, from three generations of electrical contractors, and the island’s best-reviewed electrician. Reviewers describe work scheduled the day after the estimate and a tripping breaker traced circuit by circuit.
27 Hunter Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 689-3115
Electrical work from small repairs to new-home projects.
Why it’s listed: An island electrician customers have used for years. Reviewers describe an alarm fault they could not trace fixed on one visit, and ceiling fans still running well ten years after the install.
Bluffton Electricians That Work on the Island
Most of the area’s electricians are based in Bluffton or Ridgeland, and these four list Hilton Head as a service area. For more, see the best electricians in Bluffton.
49 Browns Cove Rd #2A, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Phone: (843) 505-1167
Lighting, panels, EV chargers, backup generators and surge protection.
Why it’s listed: Founded by an electrician with more than 20 years of experience, and it works across Bluffton and Hilton Head. Reviewers describe next-day visits, written quotes, a text before arrival and help after an overnight lightning storm.
266 Red Cedar St #21, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 757-9522
Electrical repairs and upgrades, panels and home generator service.
Why it’s listed: More than 15 years in the trade, serving Sun City, Bluffton, Hilton Head and Daufuskie, and certified to repair and install liquid- and air-cooled home generators. Reviewers describe a new panel with the permit pulled and inspection passed.
240 Red Oaks Ln Unit 1, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Phone: (843) 812-9215
Whole-home standby generators, sales, installation and maintenance, and electrical work.
Why it’s listed: A dealer for Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, Cummins, Champion and Trane generators. Customers describe the whole job, including the gas hookup, finished in about two weeks or in a single day.
5 Commercial Pl Ste A, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 647-4139
Electrical work for new construction, remodels and repairs, generators and EV charger circuits.
Why it’s listed: Electrical contractors in the Lowcountry since 2014, working in homes on Hilton Head and in Bluffton. Reviewers describe a generator transfer switch installed and the panel labelled, and a 220-volt circuit run for an EV charger.
Power Out in Part of the House: Who to Call
If the whole street is dark, it is an outage: report it to Palmetto Electric, the island’s power company (see utilities on Hilton Head). If only some rooms or outlets are out, check the breaker panel and any GFCI outlets in the kitchen, baths, garage and outside; one tripped GFCI can kill a string of outlets.
On Hilton Head, a breaker that keeps tripping, smells hot or buzzes is a call for an emergency electrician: stop resetting it. Oceanside Electric customers describe a tripping breaker traced circuit by circuit, and Live Oak Electrical Services customers describe next-day visits and help after an overnight lightning storm.
Whole-Home Generators for Hurricane Season
A standby generator starts on its own when the power drops and runs on natural gas or propane. On the island, plan for a permit, a gas hookup and placement rules from the Town and your owners’ association. Selectric is a dealer for Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, Cummins, Champion and Trane generators; Bluffton Electric is certified to repair and install liquid- and air-cooled home generators; Live Oak Electrical Services and Briones Solutions install them and the transfer switch.
Book installs and service before June. After a storm, every generator company in the Lowcountry is booked for weeks.
EV Chargers, Panels and Older Wiring
A home EV charger needs a 240-volt circuit, and an older panel may not have room for it. Live Oak Electrical Services, Briones Solutions and Summit Services install chargers; Briones customers describe a 220-volt circuit run for a charger. Many island homes date from the 1970s and 1980s, so ask about the panel’s age and brand when you get a quote.
Electrical work needs a Town building permit and a licensed contractor; see how to check a license, or browse every trade on our home services page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best electrician on Hilton Head Island?
Oceanside Electric is the island’s best-reviewed electrician and has been in the trade since 1988. May Electric is the other island-based electrician with long-time customers. Live Oak Electrical Services and Bluffton Electric also work on the island.
Who installs whole-home generators on Hilton Head?
Selectric is a dealer for Generac, Kohler and four other brands and installs on the island. Bluffton Electric is certified to repair and install home generators, and Live Oak Electrical Services and Briones Solutions install generators and transfer switches.
Who can install an EV charger on Hilton Head?
Live Oak Electrical Services, Briones Solutions Electrical Contractors and Summit Services install home EV chargers on the island. Ask whether your panel has room for a 240-volt circuit.
What should I do if half my house has no power?
Check the breaker panel and reset any GFCI outlets in the kitchen, baths, garage and outdoors. If a breaker keeps tripping or smells hot, stop and call an electrician. If the whole street is dark, report an outage to Palmetto Electric.
Do I need a permit for electrical work on Hilton Head?
Yes. The Town of Hilton Head Island requires a building permit for electrical work, and the electrician normally pulls it.
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